[hider=Fiona Ashley Barrett]
[u][b]Basic Information[/b][/u]

[b]Name:[/b] 
[INDENT][i]Fiona Ashley Barrett[/i][/INDENT]
[b]Nickname/Alias/Etc:[/b] 
[INDENT][i]Cricket Barrett, Young Grasshopper, Number 8218[/i][/INDENT]
[b]Gender:[/b] 
[INDENT]Female[/INDENT]
[b]Age:[/b] 
[INDENT]17[/INDENT]
[b]Height:[/b] 
[INDENT]5'10ft[/INDENT]
[b]Weight:[/b] 
[INDENT]182[/INDENT]
[b]Type:[/b] 
[INDENT]New Student[/INDENT]

[b][u]Appearance[/u][/b]

[b]Hair Color:[/b]
[INDENT]Orange[/INDENT] 
[b]Eye Color:[/b]
[INDENT]Jet-Black[/INDENT] 
[b]Ethnicity:[/b]
[INDENT]Technically... Fiona has the United Kingdom in her roots - Irish, Scottish, and some Spanish. Except, Fiona doesn't identify with any nationality or ethnicity.[/INDENT] 
[b]Physical Appearance:[/b]
[INDENT]Now, Fiona has a very distinct appearance to her, indeed. She looks like a hybrid of a human being and an insect - with her appearing leaning on human so that she doesn't appear as monstrous as a hybrid would imply. She is covered, from head to toe, in a thin, olive-green, exoskeleton that makes up a light armoring around her being. With segments here and there, and less armor in the joints, she can move around like a human would. To put it simply, Fiona is anatomically the same as a human being, except with an exoskeleton - No extra limbs. Fiona has the traits of a grasshopper, if one was versed in the insectoid realm. On the top of her head are two antennas that are thin and look much like long strands of hair - they are nearly her body height in length. She has two, very large, black, almond-shaped, grasshopper eyes - that appear close to humans somewhat. They're very humanoid in terms of function and vision. On the sides of her mouth are two mandibles. Finally, her legs are much thicker, and capable of preforming powerful jumps (Or a kick in a fight). Moving on, Fiona's build is pretty slim, she's slender. Almost petite. I doubt she could even biologically gain visible body fat, or muscles. Her body-shape is roughly rectangle-shaped. Naturally, her legs are much longer than the rest of her body - disproportionately adding on a few inches to a girl that would be naturally be the average female height. Her arms are pretty standard length and proportionate to the rest of her body. Body is relatively scar free (Try scaring chitin!). A few marks here and there from some recent injuries, that would fade once she molts.

Face still humanoid, Fiona has an oval-shaped head, and vaguely European facial-features. Facial features blend neatly together, only having one exposed creek in order for her to move her jaw. She has a very small button nose with small nostrils right above her mouse. With her mouth being small and having very thin lips - along with human teeth. Her cheeks are smooth... I mean not in the texture way, in how they are. I should note that Fiona doesn't have ears - merely two dark holes where her ears should be. These holes are obscured by her hair. Fiona has a head of very curly orange hair (If you're asking how and why; yes). It's very well cleaned, and has a neat texture to it. Lets it flow, it hangs off her head onto her shoulders in a very messy hairstyle. Usually flying around as she moves (Especially when she jumps).[/INDENT] 

[b]Attire:[/b] 
[INDENT]Fiona dresses very lightly... not in the slutty way, but dresses in such a manner that she doesn't get too restricted. With a body like hers, she has to wear clothes a few sizes extra, or else it'd get torn. The legs area is the biggest problem, since she can't properly move without using her legs. Sweat shorts and skirts tend to do the trick. Stuff that leave her legs free. As for style, Fiona has no style. She wears whatever she has access to, really. Colors, and decals, are completely irrelevant - only size are relevant. She'd wear nothing if it wasn't immodest. Fiona always has a large red bow on the top of her head.[/INDENT]

[b][u]Personality[/u][/b]

[b]Innate & Outward Personality:[/b]
[INDENT]Certainly a chipper. Despite Fiona's past and the state of her physical appearance, she puts on an outward face of extrovertedness. Just being the kind of person that isn't afraid of anyone. Her altruism and caring attitude are what Fiona holds above all else. She seemingly has a child-like persona of innocence. Around other people, she is certainly open, and willing to share her feelings - long as it doesn't cause conflict. She's gentle, and when problems arise, she prefers to dance around the problem rather than take it directly. Try to find another way. She's a pacifist that'll avoid fighting whenever possible. When she has no choice, Fiona will always fight lightly, attempting to avoid causing damage. Preferring to scare someone off, rather than cause serious damage. Some may find some of her other behaviors... certainly eccentric. Some people find her chipper than preferred, and some of her other activities are strange. She's also certainly a talker. Fiona is extremely curious, and adventurous. True to insects, she likes to explore, find new places, and claim them for herself. She also wishes to become one with the experiences she missed out on. Such as romance, and having fun with friends.

At least, that's the face that Fiona puts on for everyone. Deep down, she isn't the most emotionally secure. She fears that she has no place among humans - or normal people. What doesn't help is her phobia when it comes to humans - sometimes even Metahumans. She believes that people would disregard her for being, for a lack of a better term, an abomination of chitin and man. She hides this fear underneath the mask she puts on. She hopes to overcome this fear by finding her place in the school, and finding people that'd accept her. What leads into this is her. Another internal gripe of her is that she just isn't strong enough. She's seen some of the powerhouses that the Academy has, and she's in awe of their power. Fiona simply has no choice but to rely on others for help. She is intimidated by Metahumans that are stronger than her.

This is a very detailed personality section. I will write more later, when I feel like it.[/INDENT] 

[b]Skills/Talents:[/b] 
[INDENT]Fiona doesn't have too much in terms of skills. She knows how to maneuver in most environments very well (Especially the woods). If she needs to, she can be quick - whether it be running or chasing. Hiding is also a great skill of hers.[/INDENT]

[b]History/Bio:[/b]
[INDENT][hider=Fiona's Backstory]Her origins are very curious. Curious indeed. She was born with her powers, she came straight out the womb with an exoskeleton. Unfortunately, she didn't have subtlety on her side as she was one of the many victims of the Changeling Unit. When she was a mere baby, she was snatched up by the villainous organization and put on auction - with the Hands of Science winning. At a young age, the organization experimented on her remorselessly. They pumped her with experimental drugs that they believed would alter the outcome of the development of powers. When those failed, they tried different drugs. It was a vicious cycle, one that seemingly would never end for the infant. It continued for years, into her toddler days. However, change came when NEST raided the lab and liberated the test subjects. Along with having a kickass battle.

The insectoid child fell into NEST's hands. They had a program for orphaned Metahumans, and she was placed in a NEST-approved foster home. Though, the Hands of Science never gave her a name, merely a number. Two Agents figured that they would call her [i]Fiona[/i]. From there, young Fiona was shifted from home to home - never staying in one place for too long, and never getting too close to one family. From New York, to Verthaven. to Stadium City... she never got too attached to one particular location. In school, Fiona was, naturally, an outcast. Being a bug-hybrid does that. When they did pay attention to her, they merely picked on her. This caused Fiona to become a very lonely youth. She didn't have anyone to truly latch onto, and call a friend. While Fiona simply felt like a freak.

However, her life changed once she reached Black Fall (When she was ten). While she was exploring the woods... she encountered an abomination of a Metahuman. While it was scary (It had tons of screaming [from both ends!]), both of them calmed down, and had a discussion. The man said that he was from the Ivory Deer Community, a mansion full of Metahumans freaks. The prospect of this place intrigued Fiona... she agreed to go to the place with the man, just to see for herself. Once she stepped through the gates, she felt more at home here than anywhere else. She spent the rest of the day exploring the estate, or playing with the other children. Never wanting to go home again. However, her absence caused a bit of a scare (NEST feared she was captured by the Pure or the Hands of Science). NEST tracked her down to the estate, and Fiona refused to leave. They simply left her in the hands of the Ivory Deer Community - she was clearly more at home there than any other foster family. From there, Fiona realized what a paradise the community was for someone like her. No longer should she live in shame here. The child spent her time here learning, playing, and exploring the world. More importantly, she explored her powers.

An important piece of her past was placed once she discovered her biological parents, Hopper and Tracer. Both Insect Metahumans - one had the powers of a Bee, and another had the powers of an Ant. You see, Fiona was one of their many children they had. When The Changeling Unit struck the Ivory Deer Community, Fiona was one of the children they napped - while killing a few other people in the process. Fiona happily welcomed her parents, and they became a family. They affectionately gave her their intended name: Cricket Barrett. Though, Fiona still liked the name NEST gave her - she still took on their last name, however. [i]Then[/i] they introduced her to her many brothers and sisters - each embodying a singular insect. Fiona practiced her powers with them, with it quickly becoming clear that she was more advanced than them. She could take the form of different insects, while they were stuck with one. It was something curious indeed.

The next seven years progressed naturally, and very uneventfully. However, there was another shift. While Fiona was exploring the woods with her friends, they were attacked by a group of the Pure. Who thought that they could easily kill some Metahuman children. Everyone scattered, and the Pure was right behind them. Fiona was capable of getting the greatest distance due to her power. She managed to retreat back to the Estate and warn someone - who then got in contact with NEST and the police. The Pure were arrested... not before they could injure Fiona's friends, however. It became local news, however. The Pure attacking children was used as an angle to attack and shed light on the Anti-Meta extremism.

More importantly, Fiona being the sole survivor caught the attention of the Academy. A certain Power Instructor extended his hand and managed to invite Fiona to the Academy. Which she gladly accepted, and in a few days, she was on her way there. 

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[b]Family:[/b] 
[INDENT]Mother - Hopper Barrett (Has Bee Physiology)
Father - Tracer Barrett (Has Ant Physiology)
Foster Mother - Amanda Porliare (Abandoned)
Foster Father - Daniel Porliare (Abandoned)
A variety of brothers and Sisters with insect forms.[/INDENT]

[u][b]Relationships[/b][/u]

[b]Reagan Beliakoff[/b] | [b]...[/b] | [b]Acquaintance[/b] | [color=8dc73f][i]"I met her in the cafe with her boyfriend... she seems... scary...."[/i][/color] |

[b]Maurice Hendricks[/b] | [b]Neutral[/b] | [b]Acquaintance[/b] | [color=8dc73f][i]"When we met, we didn't talk too much. I don't have an opinion of him."[/i][/color] |

[b]Michelle Gallus[/b] | [b]Neutral[/b] | [b]Acquaintance[/b] | [color=8dc73f][i]"She's really big and strong... I don't know if I want to get on her bad side... Though, she did come to my defense...."[/i][/color] |


[b][u]Abilities[/u][/b]

[b]Power Class:[/b]
[INDENT]Super-System[/INDENT] 
[b]Power:[/b]
[i]Adjustable Insect-Physiology[/i] 
[INDENT]Fiona has power of the chitinous arthropods known as the insects! Fiona has the power to shift her body in order to adapt traits from these creatures. Which is a very versatile ability in and of itself. Since there a ton of insects, each with their own purposes. For example, Fiona can transform into an ant and gain strength proportionate to her size. Adapting features of a Bee in order to gain wings and a stinger. And so on - the possibilities are endless. However, I [i]should[/i] note that she can't completely transform into an insect. She'd always be half-human, or have [i]some[/i] humanoid features. Generally, insects have chitin armor, enhanced senses of some form, and extra limbs. Now, if Fiona adapts an insect, her body will transform - [i]however[/i], there are different levels of transformations. The more she transforms, the more monstrous and inhuman she will become, and in the process, gain strength. If she were to devolve deeper into her Grasshopper form, she will lose her humanoid shape, gain extra limbs, and become much more threatening and monstrous. At the same time, her senses, jumping ability, and more, will be enhanced by a great degree. The same with her other forms. I could sit here and go on and on listing variables, but there's just too many. One thing I should note about Fiona is her way of transforming. Once she triggers a transformation, she will molt her original shell, and in the process, gain a new one. Also, Fiona can force a molt in order to repair damage to her shell - in order to accommodate to her poor healing. However, it is possible for Fiona to regrow a lost-limb using a transformation.[/INDENT]
[list][*][i]Cricket-Physiology[/i]
[indent]Fiona's base/default form. It gives her abilities consistent with the mighty grasshopper! The most obvious advantage is the boost to her jumping ability. She'll be able to jump high and far, in a single jump sometimes! It also comes with plenty of leg-strength so she can deliver one hell of a kick. Crickets have pretty good senses, in fact. More than they're given credit for. Thus, Fiona's several senses are keen. Her vision is pretty good, and she's able to pick up movement much easier than humans are. It gives her a sort of enhanced reflexes, as she can see things faster and, thus, react to them quicker. Plus, she has night vision and can overall see better in the dark. Fiona has a great sense of hearing - she can hear from quite a distance away... using her legs (Really, look it up). Her sense of smell is also enhanced through her antennas. They are very sensitive, enough so that she may feel around in her environment. It also allows her to pick up scents, so it counts as enhanced smell. Finally, Fiona has special hairs on her body that allows her to sense air movements and pressure changes. Which can allow her to detect if something is coming. Transforming increases these abilities, along with giving her some appearance changes. At her transformation's extreme, she would lose her humanoid shape and take up one similar to a centaur. Lower body of a cricket, with a humanoid upper body. Her mouth would be mandibles, and her face would be insectoid. In this state, she'd be able to cover great distances with a single leap - using her wings to help her maneuver.[/indent][/list]

Future Abilities....

[i]Arachnid-Physiology[/i] 
[indent]A future ability Fiona has access to is the ability to take on the traits of Arachnids. It works almost the same way as her ability to adapt insects. She sheds her current exoskeleton, and her next form is underneath. Except there are a few key differences between Arachnids and Insects. Most arachnids have the ability to sense vibrations, and have a poison of some sort. So, if Fiona adapts Spiders, then she'll sprout four extra legs, and will be able to spin webs, wallcrawl, and sense vibrations. Ticks would allow her to suck blood. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Like Insects, she may undergo a more drastic transformation.[/indent]


[i]Adjustable Crustacean-Physiology[/i] 
[indent]The last group of Arthropods Fiona has access to are Crustaceans - beasts of the deep ocean. By transforming into one of these forms, Fiona will gain an extra tough armor, aquatic adaptation, and extra appendages (Depends on the Chrustacean). There isn't really anything to go over I haven't already, so I'll leave it at this.[/indent]


[b]Limits:[/b]
[INDENT]Fiona can only adapt one insect at a time, in order to transform into another insect, she must lose the traits of the current form. It takes her a little while in order to transform - depending on the form. A minor transformation should take no more than a minute, while an extreme transformation, at most, would take several minutes. Her Grasshopper form is her technical default form, she can't spend too much time outside of it, or she'll get tired and revert back. If she drastically transformed, she'll get tired even faster. Fiona cannot transform too often, she can do five minor transformations in a day. After one drastic transformation, she'll be stuck in her base form for a bit - even after her body recovers.[/INDENT]

[b]Weaknesses/Drawbacks:[/b] 
[INDENT]The weaknesses Fiona have should be fairly obvious. Extreme heats and colds are deadly to her - she simply can't handle them like other people can. Her shell heats up quickly so that could cause burns. While she'll freeze very easily. So, fire and ice benders are her bane. Fiona can't swim, her shell is too heavy and inefficient for swimming, she'll simply sink to the bottom of the body of water. Fiona's senses (In her Cricket form) can also be taken advantage of. Her sense of smell is fine, but her vision and hearing is vulnerable. Mostly her vision. A bright flash of light can really mess up her vision for awhile. She also operates much better in the darkness. I should note that insects regenerate very slowly (if not at all). Internal damage can be a problem (However, damage to her exoskeleton can be fixed). She's going to be in trouble unless there's a healer on hand. Transforming will drain Fiona of her nutrients, and she'll be required to consume in order to recover. Her exoskeleton will always have a few exposed areas, mostly in the joints area - a swift blow can cause Fiona some trouble. After a transformation (Any transformation, even molting), she will be vulnerable as her new shell hardens. A blade or a strong blow would cause her some problems. Finally, more drastic transformations will cause Fiona to lose sentience - to the point where she becomes a wild animal. Fiona's Grasshopper form isn't too good for running... only leaping. Crustaceans are also very damn slow, and so will Fiona if she adapts these forms.[/INDENT]

[b][u]Other:[/u][/b] 
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